SAMANTHA WILLIAMS, B.S., INTERN

SAMANTHA WILLIAMS, B.S., INTERN

Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

Samantha is a Marriage & Family Therapy Intern at Capella University and a dedicated clinician trainee with a passion for fostering connection, understanding, and growth in a safe therapeutic space. Her approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate, blending structure, curiosity, and warmth to help individuals, couples, and families strengthen communication, build emotional balance, and navigate life’s challenges with resilience and insight.

Samantha’s work is informed by Bowen Family Systems Theory, Narrative Therapy, and behavioral principles, which guide her in attending to both relational patterns and practical, meaningful steps toward change. She strives to create an environment where clients feel genuinely seen, supported, and empowered to grow. Whether addressing family dynamics, life transitions, emotional regulation, or personal challenges, Samantha meets clients where they are, with empathy, respect, and thoughtful presence.

In addition to her clinical training, Samantha brings more than a decade of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, grounding her practice in cultural humility, patience, and reflective care. She values the opportunity to learn alongside experienced clinicians and is grateful for the privilege of supporting clients on their healing journeys.

Samantha earned her Bachelor of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation with a minor in Special Education from the University of Arizona and holds a graduate certificate in Contemporary Mental Health Services. She continues her graduate training at Capella University, where she is completing her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a United States Air Force veteran.

As a Student Intern, Samantha receives direct and clinical supervision from an AZBBHE approved clinical supervisor, Danica Williams, MA, LPC, PMH-C (danica@novusleaf.sprucecare.com, 520-492.0492). Her work is logged, monitored, discussed, and reviewed by her clinical supervisor. Client care is handled with professional quality; knowledge, feedback, and insight are gained from a team of professionals. Counselor accountability, growth, and development within this supportive infrastructure is emphasized.

Treatment Focus:

  • Anxiety

  • Codependency

  • Communication

  • Coping Skills

  • Couples/Marital Issues

  • Depression/Mood Disorders

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief/Loss

  • Interpersonal Effectiveness

  • Life Transitions

  • Military/Veterans

  • Neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism)

  • Parenting

  • Relationship Issues

  • School Issues

  • Self-Esteem

  • Stress

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • Women’s Issues

Treatment Modalities:

Samantha utilizes the following treatment methodologies:

  • Bowen Family Systems Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Mindfulness

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Strength-Based

  • Trauma-Informed

Samantha brings a calm, relational, and client-focused approach to therapy, creating a space where individuals feel supported, understood, and encouraged to explore change at their own pace. She is attentive to the ways personal history, family dynamics, and current life stressors intersect, and she works collaboratively with clients to better understand these patterns and their impact. Her therapeutic style is warm and thoughtful, balancing gentle exploration with practical tools that clients can apply outside of session.

Samantha believes that therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, respected, and actively involved in their own growth. She supports clients in building self-awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, and developing skills that promote healthier relationships and greater resilience. Whether clients are facing anxiety, navigating transitions, or working through relational concerns, Samantha offers a steady and compassionate presence focused on meaningful, sustainable change.